The Coast

It is a tough week to be provincial energy minister Marco MacLeod. In what might be his first (and potentially last) real public bout as a politician, MacLeod has been accused of perpetuating harm against women by way of rap songs he recorded sometime between 2009 and 2013, which were published to streaming services in 2023.

After seven years with Ubisoft, George Greer was shocked to learn of the layoffs that left him and 70 others out of a job when the multinational video game corporation shut down its Halifax branch in January 2026.

A striking fusion of automotive history, historic Canadian legacy, and high-octane entertainment takes center stage at Halifax’s premier destination. Step into Steele Wheels Motor Museum in Bayer’s Lake and surround yourself with a breathtaking display of rare vintage, classic and exotic supercars. This isn’t just a museum; it is a vibrant hub dedicated to supporting community, cultural groups, and vital causes, like the IWK Foundation and the Terry Fox Foundation.

As Nova Scotia’s arts and culture sector continues to face the brunt of the cuts to public funding, two Halifax businesses are putting money behind a local fashion event they say brings creativity, diversity and economic activity to the downtown core. The Downtown Halifax Business Commission and Patterson Law are supporting Halifax Fashion Week, which is now in its fifth year. The commission has sponsored the event since its launch in 2021, while Patterson Law has joined as a sponsor this year.

If the Grou Tyme Festival is proof of anything, it’s that Acadian culture continues to thrive within Halifax and beyond. From musical guests to specially-catered foods, Aug. 13-15 will truly be a celebration of Acadian culture, all within downtown Halifax.

The biggest week in Nova Scotia’s music scene is fast approaching. From Nov 12-15, artists from across the province will gather in Truro for Nova Scotia Music Week 2026. Whether it’s to perform, connect with fellow musicians or to potentially become a Music Nova Scotia award winner, singers and songwriters of all kinds will be gathered for four days in one town, all to celebrate local music.

For Amir Rajaei and Samira Danesh, art has always been more than a career. It is something that has shaped their relationship, their family and, now, their life in Canada. The Iranian-born couple are both artists and designers with their own creative practices and businesses. Yet, their work often intersects, with each challenging, supporting and collaborating with the other. The couple’s story is part of a broader picture of immigration and the arts in Canada.

Nova Scotians love to talk about local food and drink. While we fly under the world’s radar in many regards, when it comes to our local food (and, increasingly, drink), the name Nova Scotia carries a certain amount of reverence. I can still remember watching the original Ghostbusters film at the old Oxford Theatre in 1984.

Steel Cut Oats had to make a difficult choice. When two members of what was the five-piece indie pop-rock band decided to move on, there were only a few options open to those remaining. They could recruit a fourth member to round out their sound. They could call it quits and go their separate ways. “Then there were three of us,” says Sophie Janke, guitarist.

Musicians across Atlantic Canada have been calling out the East Coast Music Association for late payments stemming from showcases during the East Coast Music Awards in Sydney this May. Jake Ballard, a roots rock and blues musician based in Dartmouth, was one of several artists left unpaid until recently. He performed with his band at the Steel City Steakhouse in Sydney as part of an ECMA showcase on Saturday, May 23.